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?Hi I have just started 3d printing with Ultimaker 2, I am so happy printing so many things, so easy to use and even pleasant to watch with such an elegant machine?.

I'm now about to finish my first filament spool, have looked at the spool prices and the happy feeling is over?.

Only kidding Still happy but just worry on choosing the right filament. I already made a big sacrifice on buying the printer itself I now need to look for affordable prices but at the same time have good quality.

?Could I please ask the community for any recommendations on good quality affordable filaments.

The internet has so many companies I don't want to fall victim for cheap stuff.

I live in manchester so ideally would like to buy from as near as possible to save on post.

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Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated for this information. I'm only wondering what's the difference when it come to quality. Does the layers seem more neat, smooth and stronger? I think I also remember seeing discussions about warping.

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In the UK, faberdashery is pretty amazing stuff. But it's not spooled. Which has never been an issure for me - I just put it on the floor on a lazy-susan.

eSun from china is the cheapest stuff I know of that is okay quality. I would tell you to stay away from eSun 3 years ago but it seems reasonable now.

Bad quality: will unlikely be weak. I've never seen PLA that is so bad it is weaker than normal and I've never seen PLA that is super strong (unless fiber fill and if you want fiber fill go with nylon, not PLA). PLA is mostly PLA is mostly PLA. In other words it's mostly all the same. PHA added is fantastic stuff. Looks better. Overhangs better. bridges better.

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Currently I'm using PLA filament from 3djake.com (they are selling their own brand which I use and other brands). Im really happy with it. The colors are good and strong and the surfaces are good too. 1kg costs something like 22€ which is really cheap. (notice that the spools are bigger then the usual 750g spools) .

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Your going to find all kinds of opinions with an open ended question like that. Try, I am looking for PLA filament in the 20-30$/kg price range, where can I get the best quality for the $ ?. Still a bit open, but you narrowed the responses by providing a budget. I made the mistake of buying cheap thinking that i am new and bound to screw up so i dont want to spend.... but a better quality filament will eliminate that variable and with 3d printing, eliminating variables will get you better prints...